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12 October

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In 1810, the Bavarian ruling family for the first time invited all residents of Munich to the Oktoberfest beer festival, which is still an annual event held in Munich. On average it is visited by six to seven million people who drink about 6 million litres of beer.

In 1851, the Slovenian historian and geographer Simon Rutar is born. He was the author of an important and extensive landscape and historical monograph - The Slovenian Littoral.

In 1868, the German automobile manufacturer and designer of August Horch is born. He became the founder of the Audi factory.

In 1889 Slovene-Austrian traveler and writer Alma Karlin is born.

In 1973, Juan Peron is elected President of Colombia, his wife is Vice - President.

In 2003, after the race for the Grand Prix of Japan, Michael Schumacher became the first Formula 1 driver, who has won six world titles.

MUSIC HISTORY

1971 - Gene Vincent dies at the age of 36. In 1956 he found success with the song 'Be Bop A Lula'.

1974 - The Bay City Rollers' first album 'Rollin' takes the No. 1 spot on the charts.

1985 - Jennifer Rush is at the top of the British singles chart with the song 'The Power Of Love'.

1991 - Simply Red with their fourth album 'Stars' are at the top of the British charts, on the album are the songs 'Thrill Me', 'For Your Babies' and the title song 'Stars.'

BORN ON THIS DAY

1935 - Luciano Pavarotti, Italian tenor. In 1990 his album 'The Essential Pavorotti' remained on the British charts for 72 weeks.